5 things you need to know about WWE NXT women's champion Shayna Baszler

#1. Baszler holds a rare wrestling distinction

She holds a rather unique distinction from her days of training.

Catch Wrestling is best defined as a combination of classical wrestling styles that dates back to the late 1800s. It encompasses a number of different submission holds and has been an integral part of the training of a number of today's mixed martial arts specialists. Some of the wrestling competitors that are synonymous with this form of wrestling technique include Baszler's trainer Josh Barnett and the late legendary English wrestling technician Billy Robinson. Barnett is also known today for commentating for NJPW on AXS TV, while Robinson competed for over five decades on four different continents.

Baszler held the distinction of being the only female catch wrestler to have been certified under Robinson. She does not only uses catch wrestling as a base for her in-ring style but shares the knowledge bestowed upon her by Robinson. To earn that accreditation would be remarkable for any wrestler, but Baszler has broken barriers with this achievement as well. One can only wonder what the future holds for Baszler on the international front.